Employ Inc. Taps SaaS Veteran Eric Waldinger as CRO to Drive Growth

Event summary

  • Eric Waldinger joins Employ Inc. as Chief Revenue Officer on March 11, 2026.
  • Waldinger brings 30 years of experience in HR tech, staffing, and SaaS scaling.
  • He will lead go-to-market strategy, sales, and revenue operations for Employ's platforms (JazzHR, Lever, Jobvite).
  • Employ processes ~100 job applications and makes 650,000+ hires annually across its customer base.

The big picture

Employ Inc.'s hire of Eric Waldinger as CRO signals a strategic pivot toward aggressive scaling, leveraging his deep SaaS and HR tech expertise. The move comes as the HR technology sector faces increasing competition and consolidation, with platforms like JazzHR, Lever, and Jobvite vying for market share. Waldinger's background in both HR tech and real estate software suggests a cross-industry approach to revenue growth, potentially expanding Employ's reach beyond traditional hiring solutions.

What we're watching

Scaling Strategy
How Waldinger's SaaS scaling experience will impact Employ's growth trajectory.
Market Expansion
Whether Employ can accelerate market penetration with a renewed go-to-market focus.
Operational Alignment
The pace at which Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Product teams integrate under Waldinger's leadership.